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Point Precinct

eThekwini|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Point decreased 7.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,341 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 51.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (453 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-82). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

AddingtonPointPoint WaterfrontVictoria Embankment

Crime volume

High

in KwaZulu-Natal

Reported crimes

2,341

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 51.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Point decreased 7.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Point precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		453
Commercial crime		294
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		218
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		215
Theft from vehicle		208
Aggravated robbery		174
Common assault		164
Common robbery		144
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime453496-43
Commercial crime294281+13
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs218150+68
All theft not mentioned elsewhere215297-82
Theft from vehicle208239-31
Aggravated robbery174198-24
Common assault164177-13
Common robbery144165-21
Serious assault104101+3
Vehicle theft8596-11
Malicious damage5470-16
Attempted murder4139+2
Shoplifting3563-28
Rape2436-12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition198+11
Murder1920-1
Crimen injuria1819-1
Kidnapping1817+1
Residential burglary1422-8
Business burglary1119-8
Sexual assault103+7
Culpable homicide75+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action65+1
Public violence31+2
Abduction10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Stock-theft000
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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